Provides information on early childhood development to support parents in raising children who are socially and emotionally healthy. Online educational videos, and other resources freely available, feature topics such as nurturing, communication, parenthood, p...

Provides MCFD adoption services for special needs children in the Vancouver Coastal region. Services include providing information about adoption to the public, approving homes of people who wish to adopt, providing services to birth parents who wish to relinq...

Offers comprehensive hearing services for children from birth to 19 years, and for dependent adults who receive professional caregiver support. Services may include full hearing assessments, hearing screening programs for school-age children and newborns, hear...

Provides day treatment and educational services for children ages six to 12 who are living with complex developmental, behavioural, trauma, and attachment issues, and who are unable to manage in the regular educational system. Treatment aims to help children m...

A support program responding to the needs of children and youth up to age 18 living with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) or complex developmental behavioural conditions (CDBC), as well as their families. Services are strengths-based and place families a...

Provides support to parents who have infants or children up to age three who are developmentally delayed or at risk. Offers home visits, workshops, and opportunities to meet other parents. Assists the family in planning a program of activities that encourages ...

An inclusive full-day child care program for children three months to five years. Serves children with any kind of disability (not just intellectual or developmental disability), as well as typically developing children. Waitlist application available on websi...

Provides comprehensive listening and spoken language education for children from birth to grade 12 with hearing loss in BC. Offers onsite audiology; early intervention; Parent Child Mother Goose Program; classes for preschool, pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarte...

Inclusive day care for children from 12 months to three years of age. Serves children with any kind of disability (not just intellectual or developmental disability), as well as typically developing children. Waitlist application form available on website.

Offers a wide range of programs, services, and initiatives to meet the needs of children and adults with developmental disabilities. Services include behaviour consultation and skills training, community inclusive art, employment programs, supported housing, a...

Organizes summer camps designed to give children and youth living with type 1 diabetes the opportunity to experience camp. In BC, Camp Kakhamela takes place at Camp Elphinstone near Gibsons. Medical staff and trained volunteers interact with campers in a non-c...

A free program supporting unemployed or underemployed youth ages 17 to 29 who experience stress, anxiety, low mood, or other mental health barriers to obtaining or maintaining employment. Program runs for five weeks with online workshops and training focusing ...

Offers licensed inclusive care before and/or after school, for children with varying needs and abilities, ages five to 12. Hours of operation are 7 am to 9 am and 3 pm to 6 pm from Monday to Friday; 7 am to 6 pm on professional days (PD days) and school breaks...

Provides Early Intensive Behaviour Intervention (EIBI) to school-aged children and youth, and adult services to individuals who have an autism spectrum disorder and/or intellectual disability. Services include behaviour consultation; workshops for parents, car...

Independent school for vulnerable, marginalized youth ages 13 to 19 who are not experiencing success in traditional school settings and often have complex needs and emotional and behavioural challenges. Whytecliff is accredited both as an education program by ...

Provides funding support to families in BC with children who have special needs. Grants cover the costs of emergency trips to out-of-community hospitals, mobility and communication equipment, and therapies. Administers the BC Family Residence Program on behalf...

Works to realize the most heartfelt wishes of children and youth ages three to 17 living with life-threatening illnesses. Referral accepted from a medical professional, parent or guardian, or potential child directly; a referral form is available online. Offic...

Grants special wishes to children ages three to 17 who are facing a life-threatening medical condition; aims to offer them and their families hope, strength, and joy. Office hours are 8 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Nonprofit society, registered charity.

Inclusive day-care program for children ages three to five from the Little Mountain/Riley Park community. Hot lunch and two snacks provided daily. Fees are charged. Hours are 7:30 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday.

Tertiary rehabilitation services for young people aged 12 to 19 diagnosed with a complex physical disability and/or cognitive disability from acquired or congenital conditions. The interdisciplinary team offers time-limited and goal-driven rehabilitation for B...

Consultative service for clinicians in BC and the Yukon that supports assessment and prescription of assistive technologies for adolescents and adults with disabilities. Provides support in the areas of computer access, electronic aids for daily living, and au...

An inclusive full-day child care program for children three months to five years of age. Serves children with any kind of disability (not just intellectual or developmental disability), as well as typically developing children. Waitlist application form availa...

Offers individual support to children and youth with a disability by focusing on their needs, abilities, and goals. Assists in accessing community recreation and leisure activities, and also assists the child or youth to learn daily living, social, and life sk...

After-school program for youth aged 12 to 19 with developmental disabilities that teaches participants leisure, life, and social skills through recreational opportunities in a community setting. During the school year, program hours are 2 pm to 6 pm Monday to ...

Provides mental health and substance use information and resources, assistance navigating the mental health system, as well as free personalized support from parent peer support workers. Services are available to families across BC and Yukon with children and ...